Adams County seeks direction to update Sustainability 2030 plan to add climate action and greenhouse gas targets

Amir Fakir (Fleets & Facilities), Ariel Gerstein (sustainability) and Amanda Perkins (climate policy implementation) briefed the Board of County Commissioners on Adams County's Sustainability 2030 plan, progress to date and recommended next steps to add a climate-action component tied to greenhouse-gas (GHG) targets. Staff presented a countywide community greenhouse-gas inventory (2023 data) and a separate county-operations inventory that showed buildings are the largest source within county operations and that industry is the dominant source in the community inventory.

Staff asked the board for feedback and direction on updating the sustainability plan to include emissions modeling, scenario analysis and measurable targets. Amanda Perkins said the proposed update is intended to be a collaborative project with…